Permafrost and Tundra
Geography ⇒ Physical Geography
Permafrost and Tundra starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how permafrost acts as a barrier to groundwater movement.
Describe the impact of permafrost thawing on global climate change.
Describe the main climatic conditions of the tundra biome.
Describe the process of frost heaving in permafrost regions.
Describe the seasonal changes that occur in the tundra biome.
Explain how permafrost affects the construction of buildings and infrastructure in tundra regions.
Explain the difference between continuous and discontinuous permafrost.
Explain the role of lichens in the tundra ecosystem.
The word 'tundra' is derived from a word in which language? (1) Russian, (2) Finnish, (3) Inuit, (4) Swedish
Which of the following animals is commonly found in the tundra biome? (1) Polar bear, (2) Lion, (3) Kangaroo, (4) Elephant
Which of the following best describes the tundra biome? (1) A hot, dry desert, (2) A cold, treeless plain, (3) A tropical rainforest, (4) A mountainous region
Which of the following best explains why permafrost is important for the global carbon cycle? (1) It stores large amounts of organic carbon, (2) It increases rainfall, (3) It supports tall forests, (4) It reduces wind speed
Fill in the blank: The ________ is the boundary between the tundra and the taiga biome.
Fill in the blank: The ________ tundra is found at high mountain elevations, even near the equator.
Fill in the blank: The main limiting factor for plant growth in the tundra is ________.
Fill in the blank: The process of soil and rock shifting due to freeze-thaw cycles in permafrost regions is called ________.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Alpine tundra is found at high altitudes in tropical regions.
State whether the following statement is true or false: Permafrost is only found in the Northern Hemisphere.
True or False: The active layer in permafrost regions thaws every summer.
True or False: The permafrost layer can be several hundred metres thick.
